Is it possible to love ourselves without liking ourselves first? I believe it is possible to love someone and not like them. Meaning, we can dislike a behavior or characteristic of a person and still love them. When others display behaviors we are not fond of, we can choose to avoid them – but, we… Read More First Comes Like
Sizeism is defined as discrimination against someone on the basis of their physical size, especially against people considered to be overweight. Several months ago I read a post entitled, Sizism – One of the Last “Safe” Predjudices. When I read the post I considered those of us who are labeled as “plus-sized” to be discriminated against by some individuals of… Read More Sizeism and the Plus-Size World
sexy – sexually attractive or exciting. synonyms: sexually attractive, seductive, desirable, alluring, toothsome, sensual, sultry, slinky, provocative, tempting, tantalizing; nubile, voluptuous, luscious, lush, hot, beddable, foxy, cute A few days ago I read a post on my newsfeed that I did not agree with – like that is a newsflash – but, I digress. The… Read More You Can Call Me Sexy
Several months ago I posted my thoughts concerning the importance of taking pride in our appearance, and I feel the need to revisit it. I recognize there are some people who think clothing and one’s appearance is trivial, and there are far more important things in life to spend time thinking about than this. I am inclined… Read More What Did You Say?
A paradox is a statement or proposition that, despite sound (or apparently sound) reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, or self-contradictory. It is quite unfortunate that there are some people in this world who don’t believe full-figured women can be considered attractive and dateable. However, as I have stated… Read More The Full-Figured Beauty Paradox
When I am wearing my heels, I walk tall, and my confidence is more evident. There is something about a high heel shoe I find sexy and alluring, and I believe I project those characteristics when I am wearing them – or at least that is what I’ve been told. It has been stated that… Read More Do I Have a Napoleon Complex?: Confessions of a Shoe Lover
“A role model is defined as a person whose behavior, example, or success is or can be emulated by others, especially younger people.” While I waited for my oil change, I noticed the September 2015 edition of Ebony magazine on the rack, and I decided to check it out. The cover read “…And we are… Read More Role Models
It amazes me that I have had haters since I was the ripe age of nine. I can recall being told I was not liked because I was stuck up and thought I was cute. It amuses me now, but at the age of nine it hurt. This was the case for a couple of reasons;… Read More Being Uniquely You…
As a young adult, shopping was my therapist- I thought I had unsurmountable problems back then if I only knew what was to come. There is something about a new dress, skirt or a pair of shoes that seem to lighten and ease a mental burden. Maybe it’s the idea of having something new to admire… Read More Retail Therapy
Quite a few conversations transpired after publishing my post about foundation. Some people told me they learned a lot from what I shared, and they were interested in learning more. So, I decided it would be a good idea to revisit the world of foundation. Foundation is the basis or groundwork of anything – and… Read More SHHHH!!!…Unmentionables: Foundation Revisited
